Community and belonging
Creating stronger connections between people and place through thoughtful engagement, insight and collaboration.
Strong communities do not happen by accident.
They are shaped through the decisions made long before people move in, from how places are planned and communicated to how residents are invited to connect with one another.
Judi’s work in this space focuses on helping developers and organisations create communities that feel considered, connected and truly lived in.
Grounded in experience across property marketing, placemaking and community engagement, her approach balances practical outcomes with long-term thinking.
Good Neighbours Movement
Co-founded by Judi Carr and Kate Stewart, the Good Neighbours Movement is an independent advisory initiative focused on creating healthier, more connected and sustainable communities across Australia.
The initiative works with developers, government and organisations to support stronger engagement, better community outcomes and a deeper understanding of what helps people feel connected to where they live.
Its work draws on experience across community consultation, placemaking, property strategy and lived experience design.
Related insights
Community workshops in Melton Highlands: what neighbours told us
Earlier this month, we hosted community workshops across Melton to ask a deceptively simple question: What makes a good neighbourhood, and how do we build more of them?
Support your club, group or school – grow your community
We’re excited to share an opportunity for local groups, clubs and schools to raise extra funds while helping shape the future of our community.
Meeting with MP Luba Grigorovitch
It was great catching up with Kororoit MP Luba Grigorovitch to talk all things Good Neighbours - from transport challenges to community consultation and the importance of building neighbourhoods people feel proud to call home.
Calling for better communities
We recently had the opportunity to meet with City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi and Cr Lara Carli to discuss the highs and lows of leadership and development in Australia’s fastest-growing municipality.
Expertise
Community engagement
Creating opportunities for genuine participation and meaningful conversation.
Placemaking
Supporting places that encourage connection, identity and everyday interaction.
Community insight
Understanding what residents value, need and experience over time.
Long-term thinking
Helping projects balance commercial outcomes with stronger community foundations.
“When people feel genuinely connected to where they live, communities become stronger, more resilient and more meaningful over time.”
Judi Carr